monochromatic
adjective
mono·chro·mat·ic
ˌmä-nə-krō-ˈma-tik 
1
a
: having or consisting of one color or hue
a monochromatic winter scene
b
: monochrome sense 2
monochromatic photographs
2
: consisting of radiation of a single wavelength (see wavelength sense 1) or of a very small range of wavelengths
3
: of, relating to, or exhibiting monochromatism
4
: lacking variety, creativity, or excitement : colorless
Examples of monochromatic in a Sentence
It's a monochromatic room with a blue rug and blue furniture.
although marble and bronze sculptures are monochromatic, they can be amazingly lifelike
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—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Choosing a contrasting grout color will play up the shape of your tile, while a monochromatic grout-tile combination creates a more seamless backdrop.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
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Nicol Natale, People.com, 28 July 2025
Adding in textured materials, such as a textured paver, adds depth in monochromatic concepts.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Choosing a contrasting grout color will play up the shape of your tile, while a monochromatic grout-tile combination creates a more seamless backdrop.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
If Margot Robbie’s recent monochromatic beach fit in Ibiza is anything to go by too, the easy, breezy Beach Goth is going to remain a staple style this summer.
—Vogue, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for monochromatic
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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monochromatic. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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monochromatic
adjective
mono·chro·mat·ic
ˌmän-ə-krō-ˈmat-ik
1
: having or consisting of one color
2
: consisting of radiation (as light) of a single wavelength
Medical Definition
monochromatic
adjective
mono·chro·mat·ic
ˌmän-ə-krō-ˈmat-ik
1
: having or consisting of one color or hue
2
: consisting of radiation of a single wavelength or of a very small range of wavelengths
3
: of, relating to, or exhibiting monochromatism
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